Athens Cannery Ready To Start Operations In Athens
The Athens Cannery and Warehouse Co under Mr. W. E. Broach is prepared for operation with over 200 000 cans on hand. Capacity ranges five to ten thousand cans daily depending on product size, with ample tins supplied and support from the College of Agriculture. The plant will can berries fruits and vegetables for locals and surrounding counties offering flexible terms and purchase options.
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Athens Cannery and Warehouse Company
W. E. Broach
College of Agriculture
Athens
Clarke
Ladies Regiment Urges Red Cross Fund Drive Meeting
The Ladies Regiment of the Red Cross Campaign calls a July 10 gathering at 10 30 AM in the Young Men's Christian Association building to finalize subscriptions for Athens Red Cross work. Treasurer John White Morton wants bills prepared and collections started efficiently before Forbes departs for the Boys Camp.
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Ladies’ Regiment
Red Cross
Young Men's Christian Association
Athens
John White Morton
Mr. Morton
Mr. Forbes
Rural Clarke opens short-term white and colored schools
Clarke county announces the start of short six week to two month terms for white and colored rural schools. White schools opening include Edwards with Ida Fields Hodges and others. colored schools nearly all open tomorrow with some delaying to next Monday.
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Clarke
Edwards School
Ida Fields
Hodges
Barnett
Fowler
Leola Flanagan
Lampkin
T. L. Chugc
Bethaven
Julia Bunch
Barberville
Mary BE. Woods
Newt Weldon Case Submited At Cobb Chambers
Judge A J Cobb heard matters from neighboring counties in chambers. The Newt Weldon case from Franklin County was submitted and argued, with visiting attorneys including Judge W R Little and George T Goode of Lavonia and Carnesville, Solicitor W A Skelton of Hartwell, and others.
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A. J. Cobb
Newt Weldon
Franklin County
W. R. Little
Dorsey Davis
George T. Goode
Lavonia
Carnesville
W. A. Skelton
Hartwell
W. A. Stevens
E. C. Stark
Commerce
Burglary Arrests Dismissed for Three Boys and Wade Harrison
Three colored youths arrested for house breaking at John Reese store had cases voided and dismissed in police and state court records with no prosecutions. Wade Harrison alias Snapper Jack faced a similar dismissal after his brother planned to send him to a farm. Also notes a July 7 weather forecast for July 8 1917 with local showers expected in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states.
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John Reese
Recorder
Wade Harrison
Snapper Jack
Kappa Sigma
Washington, D. C
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Moth Balls for Sparrows Eaves Nesting Tip
A home remedy suggests placing cheese-cloth bags filled with moth balls near sparrow nesting sites under eaves and window cornices. The bags emit an odor and activity that deter sparrows from the area, as if it were the plague.
Clarke County Teachers Examination Dates Announced
The annual examination for Clarke county public school teachers will be August 8 and 4. Prospective examinees must register at the county school superintendent's office by August 2. Registration books open July 23. By order of the County Board of Education. July 7, 1917. THOS H DOZIER, C. S.
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Clarke County
County Board of Education
Thos
H. Dozier
Money Changers in Temple Trade During Jerusalem Festivals
The money changers who Jesus drove from the temple were traders supplying half shekels at a premium to Jews visiting Jerusalem for the great festivals. They demanded tribute money in Hebrew coin from travelers from many regions.
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Jesus
Temple
Jerusalem
Mental Anguish over Wreck Raises Damages Question
In a Port Jervis Gazette item a railroad attorney questions damages while Van Hardup notes mental shock and low mood from a wreck though there is no physical scratch on him. The debate centers on compensation for psychological impact.
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van Hardup
Port Jervis
No Satisfactory Alternative. Quote in Globe
A Globe columnist notes that a man troubled by sleeplessness cannot think of anything else to do, highlighting restless frustration. The remark reflects a broader sense of stuck effort and limited options in personal pursuit.
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Georgette
Colgate
Jack Tar Middys
W. B
W. B. Corsets
Gordon Lisle
Cool Apparel
Milan
Ina
W. T. Collins & Company
Organization OF the Red Cross Campaign
Rigga’Inc
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